Newport

The Newport school district in Rhode Island consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While Rogers High School stands out as a relative performer, the district's elementary and middle schools, Claiborne Pell Elementary and Frank E. Thompson Middle, face persistent challenges in improving academic outcomes for their students.

Rogers High School ranks 34th out of 61 Rhode Island high schools and performs better than the Newport district and Rhode Island state averages on several standardized tests, including the SAT and PSAT10. However, Claiborne Pell Elementary and Frank E. Thompson Middle School struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages on RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) tests.

A common factor across all three schools is the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.73% at Claiborne Pell Elementary to 76.74% at Frank E. Thompson Middle. This suggests that the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, which can be a significant factor in academic performance. Despite the challenges, the relatively low student-teacher ratios and higher-than-average per-student spending indicate that the schools have access to resources that could be leveraged to improve academic outcomes through targeted interventions and support programs.